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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul from R4 941

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — IST
fev 26 — mar 51
1 adult

The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Istanbul are usually found in February or March, booked 24 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Istanbul (TR5). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 fevereiro 2025.

Round-trip from

R9 623

One-way from

R4 941

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 379
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/5-24/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Istanbul
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 10/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R16 839 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 394 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Istanbul

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Booking 24 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul (average of R539). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of R736). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 fevereiro 2025.

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 31% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from OR Tambo to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated 21 fevereiro 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Johannesburg to Istanbul, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, KLM and Qatar Airways. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 609 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Air France
7,4
Good
1 449 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul round-trip from R9 623. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are KLM, from R9 899, and Ethiopian Air, from R10 194. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 15% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R4 941. Users have also found prices from R5 752 and R7 116 on Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul on time: Thai Airways (97%), Turkish Airlines (91%), IndiGo (84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul?

    The cheapest flight price from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul is R7 214. On average you can expect to pay R23 913. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Istanbul), can usually be booked for R9 236.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul?

    Flights departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and landing in Istanbul stopover in Doha most frequently. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul flights stop in Addis Ababa the next most. Dubai sees the third most stopovers on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Dubai?

    Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq are currently the most popular points of interest in Dubai. Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai and Gold Souq are located about 10,5 km, 51,6 km, and 6,8 km, respectively from Dubai Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers in need of a car in Dubai can hire one for about R395 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul flights?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul flights have a stopover in Algiers least often. Amsterdam is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul. Cairo ranks third to last in terms of the least popular stopover locations on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul (average of R539). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of R736). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 21 fevereiro 2025.
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 196AverageR10 064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapestR8 364AverageR10 271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air AlgerieCheapestR8 526AverageR8 895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 648AverageR10 034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR8 815AverageR10 830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 886AverageR11 241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR8 945AverageR14 818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 104AverageR10 279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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SAUDIACheapestR9 406AverageR10 112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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EgyptairCheapestR10 240AverageR12 545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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